Camp Douglas encampment details for Wisconsin guards
Company A second infantry and the second regiment band depart on the 10 40 train from the armories to Camp Douglas for a week under strict military regulation. The article notes changes in cane regulations drill tactics rifle practice and field cooking taught by Private William Matzkuhn and lists the camp roster including officers sergeants corporals privates and the band lineup.
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Umana
Camp Douglas
Muntzicker
Stierle
Wisconsin National Guard
Guard
Army and Navy
United States
United States Army
William Matzkuhn
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Buzzacott
Matzkuhn
Com- Po
Com- Po Tto Meyer 1St Lieut, Bert McLees {Nd Lieut, Leo Schoenhofen
Henry
Roehrborn
Joe Korth
Arthur Finney
Rheinhold Kenrichs
Thomas Lee
Eugene Reily
Corp
Andrew Oer
Adolph
Echo
Harvey Eimmerman
Herman Sommers
Willard Christensen
Fred Vannedom
Theodore Reese
Bart Leaby
Emil Abraham
John Adler
George Beell
Herman Seeil
Fred Beell
Raymond Billings
August Borus
Orley DeGraw
George Dickhol
Fred Ray
Albert Weener
Frank Giles
Robert Oudinot
Ed Christopherson
Chas. Kendall
John Doetzel
Carl Mess
Cook
Sneak Thief Makes Small Haul From Apartments
An unknown miscreant entered the basement of George Spath and Peter Thor’s residence Wednesday evening and stole a boy’s bank containing about $2.00 and fifty cents from Thor’s family. The thief searched all rooms while the families were away and fled when Mrs. Thor returned. A very large man was seen escaping into the street after the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spath
Peter Thor
Spath
Thor
Carnival Success Draws Record Attendance at Street Fair
The Cosmopolitan Amusement Company delivers popular attractions with well ordered entertainment. Monkey balloon ascension, trapeze, bicycle loop, Phillion act, and Seven-ups high dive highlight a strong lineup. The carnival band guides guests as electric light enhances shows and receipts exceed three thousand dollars in four days, with two big days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Amusement Company
Phillion
Mail Sack Lock Invention Wins Patent
Royal 5. Dale of this city who oversees the Northwestern mail route between Marshfield and Eland has been granted letters patent by Washington for a mail sack lock improvement. The device attaches to the closing strap, eliminates the hasp and detached padlock, reduces weight and risk of loss, and promises easier handling as the government pays by weight for carriage. The patent confirms novelty and potential adoption by postal authorities may lead to manufacturing contracts.
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Royal
Dale
Marshfield
Eland
Department
Washington
Double header scheduled for Elks and Oshkosh today
Manager Marsh of the Elks and Manager Kailans of the locally trained team arranged a double header this afternoon to avoid a forenoon game. Admission is 25 cents for two games, first at 1 pm Elks versus Grand Rapids Elks, followed by the Oshkosh state league squad likely around 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Elks
Grand Rapids Elks
Kailans
Oshkosh
The Wild West Show at the railroad grounds draws crowds
The Wild West Show on the railroad grounds opposite the Thomas House draws wood crowds and general approbation. Notable acts include T V Tantlinger and Mrs Tantlinger, Baby Rath, boomerang throwing, and broncho roping. Chiefs Eagle Eye and a Sioux band perform with Sit ting Bull band members from the Custer era. Attendance near 1500.
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Thomas House
T. V. Tantlinger
Tantlinger
Sevout
Texas
Jesse James
Baby Rath
Tant Hager
Henry Boggs
Clara Mora Bill
Joe Range
Chief Eagle-Eye
Rosebud
South Dakota
Seven Rabbits
Sitting Bull
Custer
Phillion
Little Big Horn
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Goto
R.S. Dale
Grand Rapids
R. B
Rogers Bros
Onme Cor
First National Bank
Marshfield, Wis
Edward L. Reese
Schumaker
Mansion House
F. O. Ray
Pyee
Warthfeld, Wie
Vedder
Miller's Store
kAm
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